I have a sizeable bank account. The reward is all yours. [He smiles and holds out a filled mug for her to take.]

Anyway, I can only get so far with magical research without a partner.

[He had the vague sense that if Hinata were around he'd get the knowing stare directed at him. It's not his fault that his research involved a lot of physical action and sometimes pain.

...

Okay it is entirely his fault.] Shield spells can't properly be tested without something hitting the shield.